Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Red Hook Raiders (Red Hook, NY) and the visiting Marlboro Central Dukes (Marlboro, NY), saw Red Hook's basketball squad hold off Marlboro Central by a tally of 50-45.

With the victory, Red Hook improves its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Raiders host Saugerties (Saugerties, NY) to confront the Sawyers in a Section 9 MHAL I challenge on Wednesday, January 18. The Sawyers come into the challenge with a record of 2-3.

Next up, the Dukes confront the Wallkill Panthers (Wallkill, NY) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 13. Marlboro Central will attempt to improve on its 4-2 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 9-2 record after their 64-36 league win over Saugerties (Saugerties, NY).